Duck Confit

Ingredients:

• 4 duck legs
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• 4 sprigs of rosemary
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup duck fat

Instructions:

1. Pat the duck legs dry and remove any excess fat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the garlic mixture all over the duck legs.
4. Place the duck legs in a baking dish and cover with sprigs of thyme and rosemary.
5. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to 2 days.
6. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Remove the duck legs from the dish and wipe off any excess garlic and herbs.
8. In a large pan over medium heat, melt the duck fat.
9. Once the fat is melted, add the duck legs to the pan, making sure they are completely submerged in the fat.
10. Cover the pan and place it in the preheated oven.
11. Cook for 2-3 hours, until the duck is tender and the meat easily falls off the bone.
12. Remove the pan from the oven and let the duck legs cool in the fat until ready to serve.
13. To serve, remove the duck legs from the fat and heat in a pan until crispy on both sides.
14. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!